Ginger is in the news because it has no equal. Used since the dawn of time in Asia, it has finally won over the West and our master brewers with its unusual taste and numerous benefits.
How can you describe the taste of ginger ? Tangy and slightly lemony, surprisingly peppery, it brings a touch of freshness to any recipe it's used in... swept away almost instantly by intense heat.
These two faces of ginger make it an exciting spice , capable of confusing our taste buds and awakening our senses.
Because it excites our palates, refreshes our ideas and raises the temperature, ginger has long had the reputation of being an aphrodisiac ... when it is not! This label, which still sticks to the rhizome today, still too often prevents us from perceiving the other facets of ginger.
A star in Asia, ginger has gradually conquered the entire world, literally under the spell of this strange root similar to turmeric . It must be said that when it comes to well-being, ginger is an all-terrain type:
Ginger helps support digestion because it has the ability to accelerate gastric emptying and nutrient absorption. A dual action that is good for the stomach after a big meal !
Several studies have also found that ginger helps prevent nausea and vomiting . Ginger is therefore often recommended for people suffering from motion or sea sickness, or sometimes during pregnancy .
Ginger is a must-have winter after winter because it supports blood circulation and helps keep the cardiovascular system healthy . It helps blood circulate to the periphery (feet and hands), which can help, for example, fight frostbite.
The other big advantage of ginger is the boost it gives us to fight against all winter ailments . At the first sign of a cold, in case of a cough or bad flu, or a passing fever, always keep some ginger close to you!
To take full advantage of ginger, you can make a detox infusion based on fresh ginger (4 cm), thyme honey (3 tablespoons) and lemons (2 large fruits).
- Start by boiling 1 liter of water in a saucepan.
- Meanwhile, peel and cut your piece of ginger into thin strips.
- Prepare some zest, then cut the lemons in half, squeeze them, and set the juice aside. Place the ginger, zest, and lemon juice in a jug and add the boiling water. Let it steep for 3 minutes, stirring regularly, and add the honey.
There you have it, your homemade ginger infusion is ready!
To fully benefit from the benefits of ginger and lemon, you can also opt for a 100% natural Lemon-Ginger herbal tea like the one concocted by Les 2 Marmottes.
For even more pleasure and intensity, the ginger-lemon duo is accompanied here by a touch of lemon savory , a few orange leaves and a pinch of black pepper.
All you have to do is add a spoonful of your favorite honey to be delighted!
LEMON GINGER InfusionAt Les 2 Marmottes, ginger is also found where you least expect it.
You can also find it in 7th Heaven , Marmottes en Fête , Boost and Me , Détox and You and even in our Strong Spiced Tea .
He loves to make us feel good so much... we would be wrong to deprive ourselves of it!
GINGER Infusions
